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A young paramedic is paired with a seasoned partner on the night shift in New York revealing a city in crisis. Discovering the chaos firsthand, he is tested with the ethical ambiguity that can be the difference between life and death.
In the gritty underworld of drug cartels and a war on terror, a former CIA operative goes rogue to take down a ruthless cartel leader. As he delves deeper into the dangerous game, he finds himself entangled with a determined DEA agent and a mysterious woman, forcing him to confront his past and fight for survival.
Asphalt City has received a mixed reception from critics and audiences, with praise for its action sequences and performances but criticism for its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.
Praised for its intense action and visual style.
Criticized for a predictable plot and lack of character depth.
Some found the film to be a stylish but ultimately hollow thriller.
Google audience: Audience reviews are generally mixed, with some appreciating the fast-paced action and gritty atmosphere, while others found the story to be too generic and predictable.
The film was shot on location in various cities across the United States, including New Orleans and Miami, to capture the authentic atmosphere of the cartel underworld.
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Director Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire thoroughly succeeds at creating a bleak atmosphere of despair in “Asphalt City,” a dark, challenging project that is going to be a tough watch for many viewers. Based on the 2008 novel “Black Flies” by Shanno...
INT. SEAN PENN AND THE MEDICAL MEN - DAY Truly a 'Midnight Movie' yet, was in competition at Cannes 76! Have your expectation set now, the drunker you are the better this will be! Can’t wait for the sequel: Fruit Flies FADE OUT.
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